About the Panola County Cattlemen's ProRodeo
This is a cattlemen's association pro rodeo held at Cattleman's Arena in Carthage, Panola County. The ticket listing identifies it as a PRCA-style professional rodeo with seating by interactive chart.
Dates, deadlines and schedule
The latest verified performances were Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2026, with the Friday performance starting at 7:30 PM. The ticket page lists prices as TBD and gives no list of contest events or performers.
Getting there
Cattleman's Arena is at 137 Rodeo Dr., Carthage, TX, per the ticket listing. No highway directions are published in the source checked.
Tips for families
- Tickets were sold through TickPick, which also offers a seating chart for the arena, so you can choose a section before you buy.
- Prices were not posted on the listing, so check the current listing close to the date.
- Dates shown are the most recent verified. Confirm the next year's weekend before booking travel.
Official links
Major Texas Stock Shows and Rodeos: The Essentials
Texas's major stock shows pair a 4-H and FFA junior livestock show with a professional rodeo and an auction that funds scholarships. The best known are Fort Worth (January into February), San Angelo and San Antonio (February) and Houston and Rodeo Austin (March). AgriLife also lists the Rio Grande Valley, Heart O' Texas, STAR in Edinburg, Star of Texas and the State Fair of Texas among the major shows.
What youth do
Exhibitors show market steers, lambs, goats, barrows and poultry, plus breeding animals, and can enter ag mechanics, judging and Calf Scramble contests. Houston reports guaranteed premiums for placing exhibitors, from $2,600 up to $85,000 for a Grand Champion steer, and Fort Worth reports $10 million raised through its Junior Sale of Champions.
How to enter
Animals must be validated first. Junior entries at Houston and San Angelo go through the County Extension Agent or ag teacher, and Quality Counts is expected for some shows. Houston lists more than $15 million in 2026 scholarships. Dates and deadlines change yearly, so check each show's premium book. Fort Worth reports 11,765 junior show entries from 232 counties.
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Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.